Allianz Premier 15s – Round Four Results: DMP Sharks v Wasps POSTPONED (pitches at both Darlington and replacement Blaydon RFC frozen) *Harlequins 40 Sale Sharks 3 Loughborough Lightning 5 Exeter Chiefs 52 (switched from Franklin’s Gardens to L’boro Uni) *Saracens 7 Gloucester-Hartpury 53 UW Warriors v Bristol Bears POSTPONED (frozen pitch) *livestream on offer (Winter
ODI WI v England Despite another overwhelming win, we can’t claim England frightened their main rivals around the world. In the two previous ODIs two batters made fifties; this time only Nat Sciver produced the goods (85). She had a productive stand of 90 in 13 overs with Danni Wyatt, but for once Wyatt couldn’t
Windies v England Second ODI, Antigua Jon Lewis, newly installed as England head coach, has set two principal targets: the T20 World Cup and the Ashes. That is shorthand for winning the first and an unbeaten run in the second. Despite two overwhelming wins in Antigua we can’t possibly say ‘job done’. For all the
Not for the first time, the GB Sevens squad is building anew. Some background The Sevens programme has been constantly hamstrung by the two conflicting strands of qualification: Only a GB squad will do for the Olympics (cue in 2024); England, Scotland and Wales are welcome entries at the Commonwealth Games. The need for a
Allianz Premier 15s – Round Three Gloucester-Hartpury moved clear at the top of the table with a one-sided victory over toiling Wasps. The irrepressible Ellie Rugman got them off the mark inside five minutes, and from there it was a procession towards the Wasps’ line, broken only by stubborn defence from the hosts. Though Glos-Pury
Reviews are commonplace after major tournaments, but following the 2021 RWC and the Autumn Internationals they are all the rage. While Eddie Jones is apparently packing his bags, what of Simon Middleton? Will he stay or will he be pushed? Some of the arguments against him are: 1. The easy cliché – he has lost
One of the most eventful months of activity on record. This is how it unfolded across the world: 1 November Belinda Moore appointed Chief Executive, and Genevieve Shore Chair of the new Women’s Premier 15 Limited (WP15Ltd) 1 November Sydney Morning Herald reports Charlotte Caslick wants to be considered for the 2025 RWC 1 November
Allianz Premier 15s – Round Two Sunday Games University of Worcester Warriors 17 Sale Sharks 24 *Loughborough Lightning 15 Harlequins 24 (livestreamed game) Saracens 33 Wasps 10 Warriors v Sharks – a game turned on its head Sixways saw the first game to kick off. Lizzie Duffy, Sale’s promising out-half, put them ahead with a
Round Two The two Saturday games presented the league in its best and worst light. In the eagerly awaited west country derby Gloucester-Hartpury reinforced views that they will be hard to beat this season. Up north Exeter Chiefs survived the longest journey the league can offer to put DMP away with minimal trouble. Results: DMP
ODI and T20 Squads to tour West Indies This is Jon Lewis’ first tour in charge, but his appointment came too late for him to make the selections. Nonetheless he declares himself very satisfied with the two picks. Both squads add up to fifteen, with four players specialising in the ODIs: Tammy Beaumont, Kate Cross,
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